Father’s Day is just around the corner — Sunday, June 15 — and Apple’s latest iPads are back on sale just after their release this March.
Whether your dad is a movie buff, a sports junkie, a reader, or even semi-retired and finally getting into tech, there’s an iPad for him.
And right now, it’s at one of the best prices of the year.
iPad (11th Generation, A16) — $299 ($50 off)
Apple’s most affordable iPad got a major upgrade this spring with the launch of the 11th-generation model.
It now includes the fast A16 Bionic chip, a bright 11-inch Liquid Retina display, 128GB of storage, and Wi-Fi 6 support.
Available for $299 on Amazon right now, this is where you get the most bang for your buck. The 11″ iPad is the perfect size and speed for day-to-day use, including FaceTime with grandkids, reading news, or watching baseball highlights.
Apple says this model won’t work with Apple Intelligence — but the rollout of that product has stalled, and there are plenty of AI apps that one can use instead, including ChatGPT.
Who it’s best for: dads who enjoy reading, browsing, video calling, watching Netflix or sports, casual users, retirees, dads who say they “don’t need much.”
iPad Air (11-inch or 13-inch, M3) — from $499 ($100 off)
This is the “just right” iPad — faster than the standard model but without the price tag of the Pro.
Powered by Apple’s M3 chip, the new iPad Air is ideal for multitasking using Stage Manager (unavailable on the regular iPad), sketching with Apple Pencil, or pulling up spreadsheets and fantasy football leagues on the go.
It’s lightweight and powerful enough to become Dad’s everyday companion.
Available as an 11″ or 13″ and starts at $499 on Amazon. Add a Magic Keyboard for $269, and the iPad Air can perform many laptop functions.
Who it’s best for: dads who like gadgets, tech-savvy professionals, frequent travelers, hobbyists, empty nesters looking to pick up a new skill.
iPad Pro (11-inch or 13-inch, M4) — from $899 ($100 off)
The new iPad Pro isn’t just a tablet — it’s a full creative and productivity machine.
With the lightning-fast M4 chip, Ultra Retina XDR display, and up to 2TB of storage, it’s made for serious work — including for Final Cut Pro — and stunning entertainment.
Pair it with the Apple Pencil Pro, which is 23% off at $99, or the Apple Magic Keyboard, which doubles as a case and converts your iPad Pro into a near-laptop replacement.
Looking for a larger screen? Upgrade to the iPad Pro 13″, which is on sale for $1099.99.
Who it’s best for: dads who are creative professionals, run their own businesses, work remotely, edit video, love top-tier tech, or want the best screen for movies.
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